This ‘scientific’ issue of LoopbaanVisie offers a comprehensive overview of the Hot Spots of career research in the Netherlands. However, much more career research takes place elsewhere in the world. This article aims to introduce readers to the important Hot Spots of career research located abroad. It highlights leading people as well as important ideas that persistently contribute to our understanding of careers. In its journey, the overview begins in the USA and continues through Europe and Asia to New Zealand.